PENERAPAN PENDEKATAN SAINTIFIK BERSTRUKTUR REALISTIC MATHEMATICS EDUCATION UNTUK MENGEMBANGKAN KEMAMPUAN PROBLEM SOLVING MATEMATIS SISWA

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Abstract

This research intends to explain and analyze the result of the application of RME structured scientific approach to develop student"™s mathematical problem solving   abilities in junior high school. The research is conducted using Pedagogical Action Research in two cycles. The result shows (1) Student"™s mathematical problem solving   abilities were weak before RME structured scientific approach implemented to the teaching, the percentage ability was 20,56%, average pre-test score was 20,81 and 0% for study completeness; (2) The use of RME structured scientific approach in teaching students was implemented accordingly to the plan that had been set, its six steps of the approach ran optimally; 3) Student"™s mathematical problem solving   abilities increased significantly after the teaching, percentage average of mathematical problem solving increased to 79,08%, average test score increased to 82,72 and study completeness increased to 74,07%; (4) Implementation result of RME structured scientific approach can develop student"™s mathematical problem solving   ability. It is proved by the average percentage of mathematical problem solving ability achievement increased by 58,53%, test score increased by 61,91 score and study completeness percentage inceased by 74,07 %.

Keywords: Scientific Approach, RME Approach, Mathematical Problem Solving Ability.